Things Running through my mind....

Happy Saturday!

What a gorgeous Saturday in July here in the country. I just got back from a 5k run/walk and feel great...its beautiful out and I've got my exercise in for the day so the rest of it I can enjoy even more now. I went to a clinic though Inches Weight Loss with Naomi Young back at the first of May and it was a great experience.  Met some really lovely running partners and made some friends. I've had lots of people message me about the running and telling me how motivating its been.  I love it that people can be inspired by me though that part of my life because I've become very passionate about improving my health and its nice to know it rubs off!  So message me anytime on facebook or email,  I love connecting and giving advice :)

Now time to update you my lovely supporters on my musical life!  

So as you may or may not know I will be recording a full length album and most of the planning is in place.  I'm excited because now it’s time to start executing! I was honored to be one of the few who were awarded a grant from the MID program though the Province of NB to help with the recording my full length album and I couldn't be happier.  Its not a ton of money but anything really helps and I will do my best to make them and you proud.   I’m shooting for getting into the studio in October if all goes well. I have most of the songs ready to go and have been writing quite a bit.  You probably notice my life leaves no lack of material and with heart breaks, dating and my random life in general.....it all keeps me on my toes!  I learned a lot from my last recording venture with the “Favorite Mistakes” EP and I’m really looking forward to this round!  

Sunday I will be one of the songwriters for the MNB Songwriters Circle at the Cedar Tree café and it will be my last Fredericton performance of the summer (except for a private party ..yes I do that too!).  I’ve also been invited to perform on the Boardwalk in SJ on August 6^th at 7:30PM. After that it’s me and my full band on the Picaroons Main Stage for the Dooryard Arts festival in Woodstock on August 11^th .  Finishing up the summer at Freedomfestat the Farm in Basswood Ridge (near St. Stephen) in August26th for some WAKE and ROCK at 11AM.  Hopefully you can make it to one of the shows because I’d love to see your beautiful face!  

Since you took the time to read this post I want you to do something nice for you and allow you to help yourself to my EP songs :) Please email me at jaclynreinhart@hotmail.com and I will send you the link to download them.   

Love Love Love 

JR

If my life were a movie….er wait…

Well today is Victoria day and a few years ago I’d still be out camping with my friends and enjoying the weekend over beer, fires and music.  This year, well I’m chilling out at my parents house watching Days of our Lives.  This is a show I use to watch religiously when I wasn't working full time and since I've been back to work I'm catching up on the drama.  Makes me feel like my life is pretty level sometimes…although I have my own share of happenings that could easily fit into a TV show or movie.  I've always said when interesting things happen to me “If I ever make a movie of my life, this scene is going in it”.  Recently I had a bit happen to me that would make the script because I'm left in a little bit of love limbo :(. Hold on...actually it just hit me…I don’t need a movie because duh…Im a songwriter……if you listen to my music you know that my lyrics come from my real life experiences.  I am very open and honest so along with being so deeply connected with music I guess it just makes sense that I am a songwriter…. I’m rarely left looking for material.  Just when I think things are level…life throws me something worth writing about. Hopefully soon it gives me something like say I don’t know….love to write about…not failed love attempts and lost chances….oh I know it will someday when I’m ready but for now I have enough to keep me going especially for the new album.

Now lets talk about summer time! The beautiful weather is upon us and that means lots of shows!  I’ll be performing some new festivals this year along with some of my regular summer spots.  For the first time I’ll be in Halifax June 2^nd and I’m really looking forward to growing in that area. I’ll be with Ian Gosbee, a local songwriter from the area, at Freemans on Quinpool doing an afternoon show from 2-6pm.  A very laid back acoustic show where you can come in for a bite and enjoy a drink while we entertain you. 

Also another interesting show I’ll be playing is a Bruce Sprinsteen cover show at Somerset Pub in SJ on Thursday May 24th so if you are in the area come see me along with Clinton Charlton & Co for a pre Boss kickoff.  Keep up on all of my shows by being a fan on facebook www.facebook.com/jaclynreinhartmusic

I recently had a new photo shoot with http://www.facebook.com/derekmclaughlinphotography He did a great job and I’m looking forward to giving them to my graphic artist to complete some JR branding material.  I had my makeup done for the outdoor shots by Made You Blush Fredericton and I la la la loved it! My makeup was done by Made You Blush in Fredericton.  I love getting it done by a pro it always looks great when they fix up my face.  They also have the best products and will help you find the right fit.  I use the Pro-Derm face wash and it has really helped my complexion too!  Check it out here on facebook or visit www.madeyoublush.ca 

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If you’ve been following me for a while you would know that I’ve lost just over 60 lbs since last summer and I’m feeling much better. I just want to say thank you to all of my wonderful friends and family who take the time to tell me what a good job I've done and how good I look.  I really really appreciate it.  I had to make some big changes in my life and that was one of them.  I still have a ways to go but I’m celebrating my successes and keeping on my path to a better me for sure.  One tool that I’ve used that has been awesome is www.myfitnesspal.com and Derek was the one who introduced me to it.  He’s also done really, really well with his health and has been an inspiration to me.  I’ll post some pics soon for you to check out. 

Well I hope you are enjoying your long weekend and are rested and rejuvenated for the coming short week. 

Much love,

JR